Gray Media Promotes James Finch to Senior Vice President of News Services

Gray Media (NYSE: GTN) promoted news industry veteran James Finch to Senior Vice President of News Services, recognizing three decades of service and expanded responsibilities supporting journalists, local stations, and multi-platform news programming.

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Gray Media (NYSE: GTN) promoted news industry veteran James Finch to Senior Vice President of News Services, recognizing three decades of service and expanded responsibilities supporting journalists, local stations, and multi-platform news programming.

Gray operates top-rated local TV and digital assets in 120 markets, reaching about 37% of US TV households.

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On May 11, the day this news came out, GTN closed 1.15% above the previous close.

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Key Figures

Journalism tenure: 30 years VP News Services tenure: 10 years TV markets served: 120 markets +5 more

Journalism tenure

30 years

James Finch’s service with Gray and predecessors

VP News Services tenure

10 years

Time as Vice President of News Services

TV markets served

120 markets

Full-power television markets served by Gray

US TV household reach

37%

Share of US television households reached

Top-rated station markets

81 markets

Markets with top-rated television station

Top 1st/2nd rated markets

103 markets

Markets with first and/or second highest rated station

Measured markets

119 markets

Markets measured by Nielsen in 2025

Telemundo affiliate markets

47 markets

Largest Telemundo Affiliate group coverage

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: May 07

5 events

1. May 07

   Dividend declaration

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   Announced quarterly cash dividend of $0.08 per share.

2. May 07

   Earnings update

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   -20.1%

   Reported Q1 2026 revenue $768M at high end of guidance.

3. May 06

   Acquisition close

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   -20.1%

   Closed $80M Block Communications station acquisition.

4. May 06

   Management hire

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   -20.1%

   Appointed Nicole Lewis as GM/Director of Sales of KBTX.

5. May 01

   Station transactions

   24h Move

   -2.1%

   Closed Allen Media Group station deals totaling $171M.

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ATLANTA, May 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gray Media, Inc. today promoted news industry veteran James Finch to the new role of Senior Vice President of News Services. This promotion reflects James’ immense contributions to the company in various roles over thirty years and his expanding portfolio of responsibilities for serving Gray’s expanding ranks of journalists and local news television stations, as well as a significantly increasing number of local news programs across a growing number of distribution platforms.

James has worked for Gray and predecessor companies for the past 30 years. As the Vice President of News Services for the past 10 years, James has served as the primary corporate liaison for our news directors and has managed the critical relationships with the vendors and suppliers of our news technology and third-party content. He launched our successful newsroom training program that provides onboarding and advanced skills training for reporters, photographers and producers.   

Previously, James Finch has served as local station news director, a corporate regional news director, and a journalism trainer. He is a former active-duty U.S. Marine who began his journey in journalism as a military correspondent serving newspapers and the Armed Forces Radio and Television Service overseas. His industry certifications include a fellowship with the Carole Kneeland Project for Responsible Journalism and completing the NAB Education Foundation’s ten-month Broadcast Leadership Training Program for aspiring station executives and owners.

About Gray Media

Gray Media, Inc. (NYSE: GTN) is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. We are the nation’s largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 120 full-power television markets that collectively reach approximately 37% of US television households. The portfolio includes 81 markets with the top-rated television station and 103 markets with the first and/or second highest rated television station in average all-day ratings across the 119 of such markets that were measured by Nielsen in 2025. We also own the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 47 markets and Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Our additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios. For more information, please visit www.graymedia.com.

Gray Contact:

Sandy Breland, Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, 404-266-8333

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What role was James Finch promoted to at Gray Media (NYSE: GTN) on May 11, 2026?

James Finch was promoted to Senior Vice President of News Services at Gray Media. According to Gray Media, the new role recognizes his 30-year tenure and expanded responsibilities supporting journalists, local news stations, and growing multi-platform news programming.

What experience does James Finch bring to his new Senior Vice President role at Gray Media (GTN)?

James Finch brings three decades of news and leadership experience to his new role. According to Gray Media, he has been vice president of news services, local and regional news director, journalism trainer, and a military correspondent after serving on active duty as a U.S. Marine.

What are James Finch’s key responsibilities as Senior Vice President of News Services at Gray Media (GTN)?

As Senior Vice President of News Services, Finch supports Gray’s journalists and local stations. According to Gray Media, he acts as primary corporate liaison to news directors, manages news technology and third-party content vendors, and oversees newsroom training and skills development programs.

How large is Gray Media’s local television footprint for investors in GTN stock?

Gray Media operates local television stations and digital assets in 120 full-power television markets. According to Gray Media, these properties collectively reach approximately 37% of U.S. television households, including many markets where its stations rank first or second in all-day ratings.

What notable brands and properties are included in Gray Media’s (GTN) portfolio?

Gray Media’s portfolio includes the largest Telemundo affiliate group and Gray Digital Media. According to Gray Media, it also owns Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, PowerNation Studios, and production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios, serving national and local clients.

What newsroom training initiatives has James Finch led at Gray Media (NYSE: GTN)?

James Finch launched a newsroom training program for Gray Media’s reporters, photographers, and producers. According to Gray Media, this program offers onboarding and advanced skills training, supporting professional development across the company’s expanding local news operations and multiple distribution platforms.